The ZiG is the country's latest attempt to stabilise the economy following years of crisis.
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The ZiG is the country's latest attempt to stabilise the economy following years of crisis.
Psychoactive drug kush has prompted a wave of deaths, mental health issues and the digging up of graves.
Psychoactive drug kush has prompted a wave of deaths, mental health issues and the digging up of graves.
The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda speaks to survivors of the Rwanda genocide violence 30 years after she fled.
She accepted four charges of "spraying" money - a common way to show appreciation in Nigeria.
Eight members of a band were taken into police custody after they complained about the Ugandan president's speech - and more
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia is trying to regain the full $14m withdrawn during a technical glitch.
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.
A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.